Newer roof, siding, windows, and cement.  

I have used the 1/2 inch Hardiebacker Cement Backerboard and have not had any grout cracking or tiles coming up. 

Three families are built to different standards, requires fire escapes and cement room furnaces.

Moisture resistant drywall will be used in all wet locationsAll ceramic tile will be installed on 1/2" cement board or a concrete PaintNew Switches, Receptacles, GFCIs and cover plates to codeHardwired smoke detectorsCarbon Monoxide DetectorsBathroom: Install Ceramic tile on walls for tub and floorInstall new pre-hung 6 panel hollow core doorNew Toilet with ring and supplyNew Vanity with faucet, drain and supply linesInstall new light fixtureInstall bath exhaust fanNew medicine cabinetInstall New TubBathroom Accessories (Toilet paper holder, towel bars, etc.)Bedrooms / Living room:Install new pre-hung doorInstall all trim ( Door Casing, Base, Shoe)Install Flooring material (Carpet, Hardwood,Laminate )Install New Light fixtureInstall Closet door (Type to be decided)Kitchen:    Install Ceramic floorInstall New kitchen cabinetsInstall Counter top (Granite/Corian/Laminate)Install New Undermount sink and faucet Install Ceramic backsplash with accentInstall Light fixturesInstall garbage disposal (if applicable)Install Dishwasher (If applicable)Install all trimInstall pre-hung pantry door (If applicable)All material types will be selected by you and installed by us.

FYI, old roof with no leak, flash cement can take care of wears, minor cracks, and so on with mesh.

No one know how to install LP smart lap or James Hardi cement siding?

Any look around at the building and the people hanging around should have sufficed but this kind of cemented the feeling.

I found out from subs he's marking up 40-80%He's now trying to bill for his time on top of this because he says there was no mark up, but I got the prices directly from the subsSub called to tell me he was going to put a lien on the property because he was not paid by GC, after we paid him 6 weeks agoThey poured cement footers (3ft deep) directly over a baseboard heater water copper pipe, basement is now flooding so we need to see if the cement broke the pipeHis crew broke plumbing pipe and GC would take zero responsibility for it.

It happened in the old days twice before they put a cement barrier up. hmmm the property could provide cash flow but probably not be a very good investment in terms of resale value. 

Hello I am sure this has been asked and answered but each new year brings new products and therefore different considerations on an old question.I am renovating the lower level of my house to feature an in-law suiteit is a ground floor apartment with adequate runoff so flooding is not a big concernThe problem i am having is coming up with the best flooring choice which will give me all my wants.ultimately the place is a one bedroom apt where the living room and kitchen will share the same 14.5x14.5 spacesmall yes but the bedroom is 9.5x21 so it makes up for the crampiness of the living roomkitchenI would like the whole place to feature the same flooring which is why I am leaning to vinyl plank but the good stuff which is pretty pricey. but it will allow me to cover the kitchen and bath area along with all the other spaces foyer, bedroom. laundry and living room. laminate will allow me to do the place much cheaper as I can find phenomenal deals on laminate, but I would need to go with tile in the bathroom at least which is not a deal breaker it just makes the place lose that cohesive look.porcelain tile is about the same cost and more labor intensive but I only have about 600 sqft to coverThe sub floor is cement. so i will have to factor in underlayment for my laminate.just wondering what some of you would do if you were in this same scenario and whyI know only I can ultimately make the best decision for me but it would be helpful to hear others thoughts and experiences.